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R739 MSO

1997 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,965 mi
Last recorded80,965 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Xsara88,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 MSO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,965 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,732 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,395 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 69,120 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,337 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 66,328 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 64,232 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 61,505 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 61,505 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 59,690 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 59,690 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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R739 MSO is a 1997 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 88,539 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R739 MSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 29 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R739 MSO registered?

R739 MSO is a 1997 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R739 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R739 MSO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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